Brave Chief, Chief of the Witehitos, poses for a full-length portrait holding a pistol in his right hand and wearing one feather on the back of his head. He also wears a breast plate, possibly made of bone, over a vest. He wears a printed shirt under his vest. Brave Chief was a member of the cast of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.

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"1886 From the collection of Nate Salsbury, owner of manager of Buffal Bill's Wild West - Given by the family of Nate Salsbury" handwritten on back of print.; Title typed on photoprint.; Vintage photographic print with photographer's stamp on back reading "Anderson Photographer 785 Broadway, cor. of 10th, New York."; R7001050896

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